Advair Diskus (Generic)

What are Generics?

Generic drugs marketed without brand names contain the exact same active ingredients used in their brand-name counterparts, but cost significantly less. The drugs are required to meet U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) standards for safety, purity and effectiveness.

Generic Advair Diskus (Fluticasone and Salmeterol ) is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation

Uses

Generic Advair Diskus inhalation is used to prevent asthma attacks. It is also used to prevent flare-ups or worsening of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) associated with chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema.

How to take

Use only the prescribed dose of Generic Advair Diskus , and do not use it for longer than your doctor recommends. Follow all patient instructions for safe use. Talk with your doctor about your individual risks and benefits of using this medication.

Do not use Generic Advair Diskus inhalation to treat an asthma attack that has already begun. It will not work fast enough.

Shake the Generic Advair Diskus inhaler for at least 5 seconds before each spray.

To reduce the chance of developing a yeast infection in your mouth, rinse your mouth with water after using this medicine.

Keep track of the number of sprays you have used and throw away the Generic Advair Diskus canister after 120 sprays, even if it feels like there is still medicine in it.

Side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

bronchospasm (wheezing, chest tightness, trouble breathing);

fast or uneven heart beats, restless feeling, tremor;

fever, chills, stabbing chest pain, cough with yellow or green mucus;

blurred vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights;

white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips; or

worsening asthma symptoms.

Less serious side effects include:

headache, dizziness;

nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;

dry mouth, nose, or throat;

stuffy nose, sinus pain, cough, sore throat; or

hoarseness or deepened voice.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur.

Precaution

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to Generic Fluticasone (Flonase, Generic Flovent), Generic Salmeterol (Serevent), or milk proteins, or if you are having an asthma attack or severe COPD symptoms.

To make sure you can safely use Generic Advair Diskus, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions: